My first Brazillian 'board guitar (NGD)

[markd21]

I took everyone's advice I grabbed a DGT. I had ordered a new one, then I saw this DGT Artist Package. The price was a TOTAL steal, so I jumped on it. It's hard to photograph so I am gonna have to do a "proper" photo session with the light rig. It'll be worth it, lol. In the meantime, I know it's pics or it's a Hello Kitty (which BTW, I had an HK I would gig when we would be lumped on death metal bills....PRICELESS!!!! But that's a story for another time....)

Here's the rundown from the MODCAT:

Model: David Grissom
Top Wood: Maple
Frets: 22
Top Spec: Quilted Maple
Top Grade: Artist
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Neck Carve: Grissom
Fingerboard Wood: Brazilian Rosewood (Domestic)
Inlay: Artist Package Birds
Bridge: Tremolo or 2-Piece Bridge
Color: Custom Color
Hardware: Hybrid (Nickel and Gold)
Treble Pickup: Grissom
Middle Pickup: none
Bass Pickup: Grissom
Electronics: Grissom

I'll contact PRS with the S/N to find out the "Custom Color". It looks like a cross between a Forest Green and a Cobalt Blue.....

I am getting ready to set it up to my specs. The trem has 5 springs and I like a little relief in the neck. Gotta pop some 9s on there to help the arthritic fingers. Photo shoot after that!!

 

[bodia]

Hottie! Teal black, maybe? Congrats!

 

[markd21]

Hottie! Teal black, maybe? Congrats!

Thanks man. Yeah - could be Teal Black. Forgot about that one.....

 

[toothace]

What a beauty! Congrats!


Sweet top!

 

[veinbuster]

Nice addition.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Congrats!

 

[AaeCee]

So have you played it yet? Didja hear that signature Brazilian chime in the tone? They all have it, ya know.

 

[bodia]

So have you played it yet? Didja hear that signature Brazilian chime in the tone? They all have it, ya know.

Rumor has it they smell like fish, too. Although, I was present when @sergiodeblanc disputed that.

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

Beauty!!

 

[gush]

Rumor has it they smell like fish, too. Although, I was present when @sergiodeblanc disputed that.

Are you sure it was the wood?

 

[markd21]

So have you played it yet? Didja hear that signature Brazilian chime in the tone? They all have it, ya know.

Actually, I just got done playing it. Yeah, I heard something different - can't quite put my ears on it though. However, I cased it back up and stuck it in the closet. It seems "stiff" compared to the Wood Library Custom 22 I just got also. The IRW neck has something that speaks to me more than the Brazi 'board....

I know I am gonna dig the DGT, it'll just be one that grows on me like the Brent Mason had to. Some of you might remember how I was NOT digging the BM when I first got it. Now it is a hand's down favorite. I'll spend some more time with the DGT over the next couple weeks and things will be good. I just can't play it side-by-side with the Wood Library, lol.

 

[markd21]

Rumor has it they smell like fish, too. Although, I was present when @sergiodeblanc disputed that.

BWAHAHAHAHA!!!! I'll take a whiff next time I bust it out!!!!

 

[dmatthews]

Wow, great look with the colour and gold hardware! Congrats!

 

[Rockmark]

I bet that plays great. DGT PuPs are special.

 

[Tonart]

Very artistic looking quilt!

 

[markd21]

So, regarding the color, Shawn at PRS looked at some close up shots of the top and said he thinks it's Slate Blue with a black back instead of natural. I Googled some Slate Blue PRS' and my DGT looks right on par with the examples I was seeing.

I bet that plays great. DGT PuPs are special.

It does. The thing I was "afraid" of - neck profile - is a non-issue. I still prefer the Wide/Fat, and I can feel the difference on the DGT, but it is pleasant. The pickups are different. They are cool, but I am still digging the 58/15LT pickups more.

 

[stratlanta]

Actually, I just got done playing it. Yeah, I heard something different - can't quite put my ears on it though. However, I cased it back up and stuck it in the closet. It seems "stiff" compared to the Wood Library Custom 22 I just got also.

I actually just got a DGT as well and would concur with the “stiff” feel. I like it but it’s just.... different. They come with 11s so I backed those down to 10s and gave it a full setup. It also has all five springs in the trem cavity which gives it a different feel. I just need to get used to it. It’s a hoot to play though once I’ve gotten warmed up to it.

Enjoy!

 

[bodia]

Are you sure it was the wood?

Pretty sure....

 

[WA Paul]

Wow, great pickup!

My PS Build came with 5 springs on the trem when I’m used to 4. Also feels stiffer (despite the 24.5” scale length) than my ME with 4 springs. I’ve been way too lazy to take that fifth spring off

 

[markd21]

I actually just got a DGT as well and would concur with the “stiff” feel. I like it but it’s just.... different. They come with 11s so I backed those down to 10s and gave it a full setup. It also has all five springs in the trem cavity which gives it a different feel. I just need to get used to it. It’s a hoot to play though once I’ve gotten warmed up to it.

Enjoy!

Thanks! Yes - "just... different" is the perfect way to explain it. I pulled the 11s and the 5th spring. I did a TOTALLY new set-up with 9s and 4 springs. I put a little bow in the neck (which I really like). I am expecting to love it once I warm up to it, as well.

Wow, great pickup!

My PS Build came with 5 springs on the trem when I’m used to 4. Also feels stiffer (despite the 24.5” scale length) than my ME with 4 springs. I’ve been way too lazy to take that fifth spring off

Right on. It's funny how just a spring can change everything we are used to with a guitar!!! I will say removing the 5th spring was a MASSIVE pain in the butt. It was like fighting a tarpon!!!